Daily Learning Target(s): By the end of the week, students will be able to...

  • practice the skill of description and analysis as evidenced by writing journal entries for the junior portfolio.
  • analyze texts for elements of realism as evidenced by reading, discussion, annotating and writing.
Homework Due Today:
  • None.

Homework:

  1. Due Fri 4/25: Narrative of Frederick Douglas Annotations
  2. Due Mon 4/28: College Comparison Tri-Folds
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  1. Have handouts, binder paper, journals, writing utensils, and classwork with you every day

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  • What is realism and how did it influence texts?
  • How is personal narrative writing important to the junior portfolio?
Agenda
  1. Learning Logs: Update every day with homework, reminders, and essential questions.
  2. Political Points of View Connected Readings
    1. Read "from My Bondage and My Freedom" by Frederick Douglass and annotate key words or phrases that indicate his assumptions about slavery and his resistance to slavery
    2. Read and listen to the Spirituals and annotate, commenting on their message about slavery
    3. Read "The Most Remarkable Woman of This Age" and annotate for its assumptions and resistance to slavery
    4. Comparing Political Assumptions #1-4 Answer in complete sentences on binder paper.